Dutasteride

Dutasteride is a medication used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is also prescribed to patients for treatment of androgenetic alopecia. This also decreases the effect of symptoms such as difficulty in urination, weak stream, and frequent urge to urinate.

Dutasteride comes as an oral capsule, consult your doctor regarding the dosage. Some minor side effects noticed in patients taking this medication are abnormal ejaculation, inability to have or keep an erection, decreased sexual performance, lack of desire for intercourse, pain, soreness, swelling, or discharge from the breasts.

It can also lead to some serious side effects such as sexual dysfunction, depression, testicle swelling, difficulty breathing. Dutasteride increase the risk of prostate cancer. Allergic reaction to this medication can cause itching and rash. Seek immediate medical attention in case of any discomfort from this medication.

Do not use this medicine if you are or have:

• Pregnant, planning to get pregnant
• Allergic to any of the ingredients.

Consult a doctor before using Dutasteride if you have heart failure, urinary tract problems, or problems urinating; have a history of abnormal liver function, have had prostate cancer; you are allergic to any other medicine or food items.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Allergy

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Decreased Libido

• Decreased Semen Volume

• Impotence

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Dutasteride is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Dutasteride, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Dutasteride as ingredient

• Alfatam-D Tablet Mr

  Zydus Cadila

• Silotime D 8Mg/0.5Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Tamdura Capsule Mr

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Combipack

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Sildura 8 Combipack

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Tamlocept D Capsule

  Lupin Ltd

• Dutaprost 0.5Mg Tablet

  East West Pharma

• Tamsin D Tablet

  Walter Bushnell

• Uritin D 0.4Mg/0.5Mg Tablet

  Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Contiflo D Combipack

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

This medication works by restricting the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. DHT is responsible for the swelling of the prostate.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.